5 things to know in Florida for April 15

Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

1 DEAD, 19 HURT IN FLA. VAN CRASH

An overcrowded van carrying a church group from Miami to Orlando rolled over several times on the Florida Turnpike, killing one person and injuring 19 others. Authorities say the driver lost control after problem with at least one of the tires.

SURFER INJURED AFTER SHARK BITE

A surfer escaped with just a minor injury after being bitten by a shark off New Smyrna Beach. The 21-year-old man suffered a minor hand laceration in what is believe to be the first shark bite of the season.

3 DEAD, 1 HURT IN TAMPA CRASH

Police say three people died when a Jeep crashed into a concrete wall shortly after fleeing a convenience store where the occupants stole some beer. One man was taken to the hospital following the Sunday night crash.

FINANCIAL HELP POURS IN FOR TODDLER INJURED IN LAWN MOWER CRASH

More than $16,000 has been raised to help a Tampa area toddler who lost her feet in a lawn mower accident outside her home last week.

MIAMI HEAT SET FRANCHISE HOME RECORD

Miami Heat set a franchise record for home wins in a season, topping the Chicago Bulls 105-93 on Sunday.